Choosing a Preschool That’s Right For Your Child

It’s an exciting (and emotional) time when your young one becomes old enough to go to preschool. Because you and your child may be apart for the first time, you want to choose a preschool that understands your child’s needs and learning style. How can you know which one is the right fit for your child when there are so many different options?

Even though it can seem daunting to find the right child care provider for your preschooler, you can do it. Start by creating a list of what your ideal preschool would look like, and then visit different schools, evaluating them based on how they fit your dream preschool. In the end, trust your gut about which preschool seems best for your child.

Below, you’ll find our five tips on how to choose a preschool that exceeds your expectations and allows your preschooler to flourish.

Ensure Teachers Exhibit Positive Attitudes

Preschool teachers who are friendly, warm, and positive create environments where children learn better. How do you know a teacher is positive? When you visit preschool classrooms, watch for teachers who are happy, smile at their students, answer their questions, and give encouraging pats on the back. A nurturing teacher will not scold or yell at the children.

Opt for Small Class Sizes

When it comes to choosing a preschool for your child, you’ll want to find a place where the class sizes and the teacher-student ratio is low. Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services outlines and regulates child care programs to ensure health and safety standards, including child ratio guidelines.

Choose a Preschool Where the Teaching Is Interactive

Hands-on learning opportunities can be a sign of a quality preschool, because kids learn best when using more than one of their five senses to explore the world around them. Preschools that recognize this will hire teachers who create and use an interactive and engaging curriculum. Lessons could include stories, songs, games, crafts, and more.

Make Free Play and Outdoor Play a Priority

When choosing a preschool, you’ll want to look for schools that prioritize free play and outdoor time. Free play helps with brain development and encourages prosocial behavior. Time outside is also healthy for growing children — it gives them a chance to exert their energy and explore nature. 

When you’re looking at preschools, examine the classrooms for clean spaces and plenty of toys. Make sure the playground is fenced, and the teachers are trained in first aid.

A Child-Centered Preschool

As a parent, you want the absolute best for your little preschooler. It can feel challenging to find the perfect preschool program when there are so many options out there. But if you trust your instinct, you can never go wrong. 

At The Discovery Preschools, we strive to create learning environments that spark curiosity and foster growth. We hope to be your top choice for a preschool in Pennsylvania.

Give your child a head start at The Discovery Preschools. For more information about our programs and enrollment process, get in touch with our team today!

Our two main locations are in Newtown and Warrington and we support the Doylestown area.

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